f you are employed in the healthcare, insurance, legal, or related
industries you are likely certified in many different policies and
legislation. One important piece of legislation for those industries is
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that was
put into effect in 1996. If you have not already, you may have thought
about or plan to get certified by taking a HIPAA exam. Like anything
else, there are some common myths or misconceptions about exams that
could be holding you back. Putting these myths to rest will hopefully
inspire you to reconsider taking an exam and obtaining HIPAA
certification.
This list is to help dispute some common myths about exams that may be discouraging you or your employees from obtaining certification. Below are 4 common myths often associated with exams and training programs:
1) HIPAA exams are expensive. This myth was started because some programs are expensive. That is certainly not the case for all programs. Just like traditional colleges, the exam and training programs come in a wide range of prices. Some very reputable HIPAA certification programs offer training and exams at very reasonable rates. At that cost, there is no reason not to become HIPPA certified.
2) HIPAA training takes too much time. Many think that the training programs leading up to the exams take days or weeks to complete. This is another common misconception. There are reputable HIPAA training programs that only take approximately 45 minutes to complete. A certification program that short can be done over the lunch hour.
3) HIPAA exams and certification are not necessary. It is true that HIPAA certification is not required by law for most professions, but all professions are held accountable for HIPAA laws. Without the deep understand that a HIPAA training and exam can provide, you may find yourself in violation. A HIPAA violation can result in hefty fees or a civil lawsuit. Not only are there legal repercussions, but you may lose patients or clients if they discover your HIPAA violations.
4) One HIPAA certification is good for my lifetime. Like any other laws or legislation, HIPAA is constantly changing. To keep current on HIPAA policies, you must renew your HIPAA certification periodically. Many exam and training providers offer automatic renewal reminders so you can know when you need to renew your certification. These renewal reminders are helpful if you can not always keep a close watch on HIPAA changes.
This list is to help dispute some common myths about exams that may be discouraging you or your employees from obtaining certification. Below are 4 common myths often associated with exams and training programs:
1) HIPAA exams are expensive. This myth was started because some programs are expensive. That is certainly not the case for all programs. Just like traditional colleges, the exam and training programs come in a wide range of prices. Some very reputable HIPAA certification programs offer training and exams at very reasonable rates. At that cost, there is no reason not to become HIPPA certified.
2) HIPAA training takes too much time. Many think that the training programs leading up to the exams take days or weeks to complete. This is another common misconception. There are reputable HIPAA training programs that only take approximately 45 minutes to complete. A certification program that short can be done over the lunch hour.
3) HIPAA exams and certification are not necessary. It is true that HIPAA certification is not required by law for most professions, but all professions are held accountable for HIPAA laws. Without the deep understand that a HIPAA training and exam can provide, you may find yourself in violation. A HIPAA violation can result in hefty fees or a civil lawsuit. Not only are there legal repercussions, but you may lose patients or clients if they discover your HIPAA violations.
4) One HIPAA certification is good for my lifetime. Like any other laws or legislation, HIPAA is constantly changing. To keep current on HIPAA policies, you must renew your HIPAA certification periodically. Many exam and training providers offer automatic renewal reminders so you can know when you need to renew your certification. These renewal reminders are helpful if you can not always keep a close watch on HIPAA changes.
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